Patriots use late field goal to get 25-22 win over Texans
— Trailing on the road in the fourth quarter, the New England Patriots needed Mac Jones to deliver on Sunday.
National Football League
FINAL
New England Patriots
25
Houston Texans
22
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | 0 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 25 |
| HOU | 6 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 22 |
Reliant Stadium · 68,450 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | vs Green Bay Packers | L 27-45 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | @ Miami Dolphins | W 24-19 | NFL |
| 10/22/26 | @ Chicago Bears | L 24-30 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | vs New York Jets | W 26-19 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs Las Vegas Raiders | W 45-17 | NFL |
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Play by Play
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Field Goal 0:15 25-22
Nick Folk 21 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:31 22-22
Hunter Henry 13 Yd pass from Mac Jones (Nick Folk Kick)
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Field Goal 1:50 15-22
Nick Folk 32 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:25 12-22
Nick Folk 52 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:31 9-22
Chris Conley 37 Yd pass from Davis Mills (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Field Goal 0:02 9-15
Nick Folk 52 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:37 6-15
Ka'imi Fairbairn 33 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:56 6-12
Chris Moore 67 Yd pass from Davis Mills (Ka'imi Fairbairn PAT failed)
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Touchdown 14:17 6-6
Damien Harris 1 Yd Run (Nick Folk PAT failed)
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Touchdown 4:54 0-6
Antony Auclair 11 Yd pass from Davis Mills (Ka'imi Fairbairn PAT failed)
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HOU
2 plays, 7 yards, 0:15 · Fumble
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NE 0:15
15 plays, 84 yards, 7:00 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:15 25-22
Nick Folk 21 Yd Field Goal
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HOU 7:15
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:16 · Punt
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NE 9:31
7 plays, 54 yards, 3:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:31 22-22
Hunter Henry 13 Yd pass from Mac Jones (Nick Folk Kick)
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HOU 13:25
7 plays, 40 yards, 3:25 · Missed FG
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NE 1:50
7 plays, 47 yards, 3:58 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:50 15-22
Nick Folk 32 Yd Field Goal
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HOU 5:48
5 plays, 6 yards, 2:37 · Punt
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NE 8:25
4 plays, 3 yards, 1:57 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:25 12-22
Nick Folk 52 Yd Field Goal
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HOU 10:22
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:21 · Punt
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NE 11:43
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:48 · Punt
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HOU 13:31
2 plays, 44 yards, 0:42 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:31 9-22
Chris Conley 37 Yd pass from Davis Mills (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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NE 14:13
2 plays, 0 yards, 0:47 · Interception
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HOU
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:02 · End of Half
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NE 0:02
9 plays, 42 yards, 1:35 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:02 9-15
Nick Folk 52 Yd Field Goal
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HOU 1:37
15 plays, 65 yards, 7:11 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:37 6-15
Ka'imi Fairbairn 33 Yd Field Goal
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NE 8:48
8 plays, 77 yards, 4:08 · Fumble
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HOU 12:56
3 plays, 75 yards, 1:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:56 6-12
Chris Moore 67 Yd pass from Davis Mills (Ka'imi Fairbairn PAT failed)
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NE 14:17
10 plays, 60 yards, 5:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:17 6-6
Damien Harris 1 Yd Run (Nick Folk PAT failed)
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HOU 4:54
18 plays, 79 yards, 10:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:54 0-6
Antony Auclair 11 Yd pass from Davis Mills (Ka'imi Fairbairn PAT failed)
Showing the last 29 of 29 events.
Team Stats
NE
HOU
21
1st Downs
14
12
Passing 1st downs
10
6
Rushing 1st downs
2
3
1st downs from penalties
2
6-11
3rd down efficiency
6-14
0-0
4th down efficiency
3-3
61
Total Plays
56
352
Total Yards
360
5.8
Yards per Play
6.4
9
Total Drives
10
226
Passing
293
23/30
Comp/Att
21/29
7.3
Yards per pass
9.2
1
Interceptions thrown
0
1-5
Sacks-Yards Lost
3-19
126
Rushing
67
30
Rushing Attempts
24
4.2
Yards per rush
2.8
2-5
Red Zone (Made-Att)
1-2
5-27
Penalties
8-70
2
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
30:44
Possession
29:16
Injuries
Houston Texans
- David Montgomery Questionable
- Reed Blankenship Questionable
- Jaylin Noel Injured Reserve
- Jake Hummel Injured Reserve
- Jaylin Smith Injured Reserve
New England Patriots
- Rhamondre Stevenson Doubtful
- Charles Woods Questionable
- TreVeyon Henderson Questionable
- A.J. Brown Questionable
- Ben Brown Doubtful
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